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The article offers information on the nutritional management of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in dogs, focusing on dietary considerations and strategies. Topics include the recommended diets for dogs with PLE, such as low-fat diets to reduce chylomicron formation, diets with novel or hydrolyzed proteins for dogs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and the importance of a highly digestible diet with less than 20g of fat per Mcal.

The article focuses on the use of hydrolyzed protein diets as a valuable tool in both the diagnosis and management of adverse food reactions, particularly in cases associated with the ingestion of specific components of food. Topics include the classification of adverse food reactions, the benefits of hydrolyzed protein diets in reducing allergic responses, and the importance of extensive hydrolysis and careful manufacturing processes to minimize antigen contamination.

The article focuses on the significance of fiber in pet food labeling and its role in managing chronic gastrointestinal conditions, with a particular emphasis on colitis. It discusses how pet food labels typically list crude fiber content, which measures only insoluble fiber and lacks information on soluble fiber. It underscores the efficacy of fiber-enriched diets in managing chronic diarrhea, especially in cases of colitis, supported by various studies.

The article discusses a new nutritional approach for feline cardiac patients, particularly those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It mentions that HCM is a common heart condition in cats that can significantly reduce their lifespan. It investigates a dietary approach to slow down the advancement of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats by utilizing enriched nutrients and reducing carbohydrate intake.

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The article focuses on kittens and puppies spend through different stages of growth with different nutritional needs. It mentions sensitive both to deficiencies as to the excesses of nutrients, so a food specific for kittens and puppies is essential to ensure that their needs are met and to avoid problems future, such as abnormal growth patterns or being overweight and obesity. It also mentions lactation, weaning and growth phase proper.

The article reports that Omega 3 fatty acids play a vital role in the development and physiology of cats and dogs. Topics include examines EPA and DHA, regardless of their nutritional value, can have a beneficial effect and influence the production of eicosanoids those produced from EPA are less pro-inflammatory, promote vasodilation and reduce platelet aggregation.

The article informs that domestic cat, considered a strict carnivore, is characterized by depending on animal tissues to meet the needs of certain nutrients. It mentions due to its metabolic peculiarities, the cat's needs for protein, arginine, methionine, cysteine, arachidonic acid, vitamin D, niacin and pyridoxine are higher than those of omnivore, and common sources of carbohydrates, such as grains, in addition to providing essential nutrients are also a source of dietary fiber.

The article focuses on Urate and cystine stones, related to alterations in the conversion or reabsorption processes, they are called metabolic uroliths and have a specific dietary management. It mentions dissolution of struvite or reduced recurrence of oxalate, based on the control of the contribution of protein and alkalinization of the urine. It also mentions mutation leading to a carrier defect hepatic and renal uric acid to allantoin and decreased acid reabsorption.

The article focuses on nutrition of the pregnant bitch and necessary to adapt the mother's diet at the end of pregnancy to meet her high needs. It mentions problems may be related to inadequate nutrition helps us to offer a diet adapted to this stage and fetal growth and increases body weight. It also mentions supplementation of food with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy and lactation has also shown be beneficial.

The article discusses Weaning diarrhea in puppies, which includes Weaning diarrhea consists of a complex process in which different factors interact and influence, so for its management requires a comprehensive approach that includes nutritional aspects, as well as infectious and environmental aspects, It has been indicated that approximately 10-25% of puppies have digestive problems in some moment during the first year of life.

The article focuses on use of specific diets for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), both in cats and dogs, is one of the most important measures of its treatment and is included in the recommendations of the IRIS. It mentions nutritional modifications to slow down the progression of the illness phosphorus restriction. It also mentions retention of phosphorus secondary to decreased glomerular filtration and consequent hyperphosphatemia.

The article reports on the importance of nutrition in canine osteoarthritis. Topics discussed include the role of nutrition in the management of osteoarthritis; how it help in weight control and contribute as specific beneficial nutrient for joints; and a graph showing a group of dogs that receive a food which includes the curcumin complex, hydrolyzed collagen and polyphenols of green tea.